Aphmau MyStreet: Searching Hearts

Ep 13: You Jerk

The car ride wasn't long, but that didn't stop Aaron from falling asleep. 

He had another dream.

He was in the same spot he and the girl always met. It was always night and he'd have his vision back. He almost looked forward to going to sleep so he could meet the girl again.

"Hey, Aaron!"

Aaron turned to see the girl running towards him. She was panting and, as always, had a grin on her face. 

"Hey, can I ask you something?" He asked. 

"Of course, anything." She said.

"Is it alright if I call you Shu for now? It's the only thing I know about you now, so can I call you that?"

"Sure."

"Thanks."

The girl sat next to Aaron and looked up at the sky with him, her raven hair blowing in the light breeze. 

(Just to clarify, when Aaron's dreaming with Aphmau, she's still going to be referred to as "the girl" since Aaron still doesn't know who she is, even though he's calling her Shu for simplicity. Just so we're clear on things)

They sat in silence for a while, staring up at the night. 

After a bit, Aaron finally broke the silence, "Hey, Shu?"

"Hm?"

"How do you know my real name?" It was a question that's been burning inside him for a while. Shu hasn't called him by his name, but heard her call him that to others. And now she's calling him that in his dreams. 

"Oh, I found out in high school."

"W-we went to high school together?"

"Yep. We didn't know each other very well at first, but we found out on accident." The girl looked at him with a smile, "You were a pretty big jerk back then."

This caught him off guard. When was he ever a jerk to Shu?

"W-what? I'd never be a jerk to you."

"Sorry, but you were. But don't worry, it's not like I was any better to you. If anything, I was a little attracted to you."

Aaron felt his face go hot. What was she saying?

"Your abs were rock hard, the scar on your face was adorable-"

"Ok, I'm gonna stop you right there! What are you talking about?!"

The girl laughed and fell on her back, "Oh, Aaron, you're funny. I never had those thoughts about you. And even if I did, I wouldn't say it out loud."

Aaron calmed down, feeling a little disappointed. He didn't remember having feelings for Shu, so why does he feel upset about this?

"Aaron." The girl said.

"Yeah, Shu?"

"There's something you need to know about me. When you wake up, you're not going to remember most of what I tell you."

Aaron felt his heart stop, "What?"

"Your memory is still foggy. I'm helping you with it, but at the same time, I'm still in your dreams. You're not going to remember them like a movie. Dreams can be easily forgotten. So, even if I tell you something revolutionary, there's a high chance that you won't remember it."

Aaron's heart sank. If that was the case, then what was the point of her being here?

"But don't worry." The girl said. She placed a hand on his cheek, lifting his face to look at her. Her warm amber eyes sparkled, and her tan skin glowed in the moonlight. 

"You'll still remember some of what I say."

Aaron smiled and leaned into her hand. 

'She feel so warm.' He thought to himself. 

"Oh, and one last thing: don't tell Shu about these dreams when you wake up." The girl said. 

"Ok, I won't." He said.

"Aaron. Aaron."

Aaron felt someone shake his shoulder gently. He opened his eyes and saw a blurry dark shape in front of him.

"We're here." Zane said. 

"O-oh." Aaron said. "How long was I asleep?"

"You were out for the entire car ride." Katelyn said, "Have you been getting any sleep lately?"

"Yeah, I just felt tired."

"That's ok." Aphmau said, "I'm sure you feel well rested enough to eat."

"I know I am." Travis said, "Pancakes, I'm coming for you!" He ran inside to claim a table as fast as he could as everyone followed him inside. 

But the girl was right: Aaron didn't remember almost anything she said. 

But at the time, he remembered not to tell the Shu that was with him right now about her.